Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry on Tibetica
Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' (Grafted on Prunus serrula 'Tibetica')
SKU
44777
An elegant weeping cherry grafted onto a Tibetica cherry trunk, lending a beautiful, shiny, red-brown bark. Large magenta buds along the graceful weeping boughs open to soft pink flowers in spring. New bronze leaves appear as the blooms fade and mature to green. Plant as a focal point or use pairs to call attention to entries. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Sturtz & Copeland
2851 Valmont Boulder CO 80301
- Lowe's
1171 Dillon Road Louisville CO 80027
- Lafayette Florist
600 S. Public Road Lafayette CO 80026
- The Tree Farm
Arbortanics, Inc. Longmont CO 80501
| Botanical Pronunciation | PROO-nus sub-HIR-tel-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Bird Friendly |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!